college biology-drug metabolism
You are interested in examining the metabolism of a new drug that has been developed in your company. Briefly describe how you would determine whether cytochrome P450 is involved in metabolizing the drug, and if so, which subtype is involved.February 23, 2009 by Natasha

biology
What chemical fuel powers all cell activities? Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "cell metabolism chemical" to get these possible sources: http://www.answers.com/topic/cell-metabolism I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.February 28, 2007 by Maddy

Biology--Urgent
Need help with this: 'Social bees survive by collecting nectar or pollen from flowers, pollinating the flower in the process. They must keep their hives at a constant temperature, moisture, and oxygen content for their larvae to develop. One way they do this is by beating ...January 26, 2010 by mysterychicken

biology
What forms of energy are involved in metabolism? Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "metabolism energy" to get these possible sources: http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/5900verviewmet.html http://ds9a.nl/metabolism/ http://staff....April 10, 2007 by laura

Biology
Im doing an experiment in Biology on a drug, but im not sure where I can find information on the drug Chantix. i also have a few general questions I was hoping you could help me with... 1. Why is it improtant to have as many subjects as possible in an investigation? 2. why is ...January 14, 2011 by rainy

Biology
What ethical issues might arise when a drug company funds trials of a new drug it has developed to treat a genetic disorder? May 3, 2011 by John

Biology
Microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs in a number of ways, EXCEPT A. Producing an enzyme that deactivates the antimicrobial drug B. Changing the cellular permeability to prevent the drug from entering the cell C. Interfering with the cell wall synthesis of ...January 18, 2014 by Janet

Psychology
Drug addiction occurs when: A. an individual will lie about taking a drug. B. a drug no longer causes a person to get high, but they take it again. C. biological or psychological dependence on taking the drug develops. D. a person can be without the drug no longer than five days.May 20, 2013 by Angela

Biology
What is the 5th characteristic for all living things? I already have: 1. Heredity 2. Metabolism 3. Reproduction 4. HomeostasisSeptember 21, 2011 by Brandon

Health (Ms. Sue)
1. Differentiate drug tolerance from physical dependence. A: Drug tolerance is a condition in which a user need more of a drug to feel the same effect felt when first using the drug, whereas physical dependence is a states in which the body relies upon a given drug in order to...November 6, 2013 by Anonymous

P.E. ASAP PLZ
A person who has a really bad cough decides to take twice the recommended amount of cough syrup. This is an example of Drug misuse*** Drug abuse A drug overdose Proper drug use May 29, 2015 by Anonymous

statistics
3 different drugs are under consideration for trating a given ailment. in the past 10,000 applications, drug A was sed 2500 times, drug B 4000 times, and drug C 3500 times. when an expert was asked to rank the effectiveness of the 3 drugs, he replied: "drugs A is twice as ...November 12, 2009 by Albert

Economics/social studies
This isn't an example of an invisible hand is it? A single drug company obtains a patent on a lifesaving drug. The company can charge whatever it chooses for the drug and will not lose customers. Is the invisible hand at work in this scenario? I say no because the customers ...March 17, 2009 by Camilla

Biology
1. A medical scientist is designing an experiment to test the results of a new drug that she hypothesizes will greatly reduce and possibly eliminate the side effects of a new cancer treatment. If this experiment is to be set up correctly, she must (A) divide the patients into ...August 31, 2011 by Cad

science
I am writing an essay on the subject of, 'The metabolism of green plant cells in relation to energy exchange process.' Can anyone advise of key ideas to include please? This is a very, very complicated subject. Look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism Notice the ...April 9, 2007 by Gemma

biology
Which of the following is NOT a function of hormones? a. initiate behavior and reproduction b. coordinate the production and use of energy c. maintain nutrition and metabolism d. react to stimuli from outside the body B?December 2, 2010 by Lily

PE/Health
Reading and following the directions on a drug label can help you avoid select all that apply A. Getting arrested•• B. Drug synergism C. Drug antagonism •• D. Drug interaction •• GHB and Rohypnol are example of select all that apply A. Stimulants B. Date rape ...January 10, 2016 by Christopher R

biology
You are the director of research for a drug company. The following list of candidate drugs is brought to you. Which is the most likely to be worth developing as a cancer chemotherapy agent? A drug that a. interferes with cellular respiration b. causes cells to divide at a ...July 7, 2010 by Amy

Chemistry
A drug is eliminated from the body in a first-order reaction with a rate constant of 7.6 x 10-3 / min at 37 oC. A patient is given 20 mg of this drug. What mass of the drug remains after 5 hours? May 2, 2015 by lawerence

Biology
The first cells evolved in an atmosphere that lacked free _____________. Their metabolism resulted in the accumulation of ________________ in the atmosphere. Fill in the blanks.September 22, 2012 by Anonymous

Pharmacology
You provide the manufacturer’s recommended dose of an antibiotic, which is 10mg/kg IV for a 100kg patient. You then draw a level 30 minutes after the dose. Assume rapid distribution and neglible clearance/metabolism over the 30minute period between the time of administration...June 8, 2012 by Amy

College Algebra
Quadratic Function problem: When a certain drug is taken orally, the concentration of the drug in the patients bloodstream after t minutes is given by C(t)=0.06t-0.0002t^2, where 0 ≤ t ≤ 240 and the concentration is measured by mg/L. When is the maximum serum ...April 18, 2010 by Meredith

biology
A researcher develops a new drug that kills cells by preventing transcription. The most direct effect of the drug is to prevent cells from? A. making new DNA. B. exporting substances to the cytoplasm. C. making protein. D. breaking down substances in the cytoplasm.May 13, 2013 by Linda

Advanced Pharmacology
You provide the manufacturer’s recommended dose of an antibiotic, which is 10mg/kg IV for a 100kg patient. You then draw a level 30 minutes after the dose. Assume rapid distribution and neglible clearance/metabolism over the 30minute period between the time of administration...June 11, 2015 by Judy

math
solve the problem A drug is injected into a patient and the concentration of the drug is monitored. The drug's concentration, C(t), in milligrams after t hours is modeled by C(t) = (7t)/2t^2+4.April 7, 2013 by sara

College Algebra/Drug Calculations
Good afternoon. I was given a large packet to practice some math to prepare me for drug calculations. For some reason, I cannot get the answer to this fraction. I've tried a few ways, but maybe I forgot a step or am overlooking some silly mistake... 5/6 x 2/3 The answer is 5/9...May 26, 2016 by NursingStudent

College Algebra
When a certain drug is taken orally, the concentration of the drug in the patients bloodstream after t minutes is given by C(t)=0.06t-0.0002t^2, where 0 is less than or equal to "t" which is less than or equal to 240 and the concentration is measured by mg/L. When is the ...April 18, 2010 by Meredith

Biology
Are any of these anabolic reactions? a. making starch from many glucose molecules b. making proteins from many amino acids c. making many glucose molecules from many glycogen molecules Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "anabolic ...February 27, 2007 by j

math
In a livestock research stations a new drug for a certain fowl disease is being tried. Samples of 36 fowls were diagnosed to have the disease. Twenty (20) fowls were treated with the drug and the rest were not. (a) Calculate the probability that a fowl picked at random is (i) ...February 11, 2015 by kudu

Algebra
An asthma medicine is to be prepared from an elixir with a drug concentration of 5 mg/mL and a cherry flavored syrup that is to be added to hide the taste of the drug. How much of each must be used to prepare 100 mL of solution with a drug concentration of 2 mg/mL?September 16, 2013 by Serena

Algebra
An asthma medicine is to be prepared from an elixir with a drug concentration of 5 mg/mL and a cherry flavored syrup that is to be added to hide the taste of the drug. How much of each must be used to prepare 100 mL of solution with a drug concentration of 2 mg/mL? September 16, 2013 by Serena

Physiology
Fill in the table with information about the action of pharmaceutical drugs on neurological disorders. Name of drug 1.Valium a.Neurotransmitter affected b.Does the drug enhance or reduce the effect of the neurotransmitter? (indicate which) c.For what type of disorder is this ...March 18, 2011 by Ivy

Biology
Acetyl-CoA is used both in cellular respiration and fat synthesis. Explain how the cell can regulate its metabolism if the same molecule is used in both energy production and biosynthesis?November 18, 2007 by ug

math
a pharmacist failed to place the balance in equilibrium before weighing 200mg of a drug. later, he discovered a 20% error was incurred. If the balance pan on which he placed the drug to be measured was heavy, how much of the drug in milligrams did he actually weigh?September 3, 2014 by faye

Science
5. A team of scientists is testing a new drug on AIDS patients. They expect patients to develop fewer AIDS-related illnesses when given the drug, but they don't expect the drug to cure AIDS. Thought Process: a. What is the independent variable? New drug treatment b. What is ...September 13, 2014 by Clare

CALCULUS PLEASE HELP!!
suppose m(0) milligrams of a drug are put in the blood of an injection. The amount of drug t hours after the injection is given by m(t)=m(o)e^-kt, for t (=>) 0, where k is the rate constant, which is related to the half life. we also treat oral administration of drugs as an...April 17, 2012 by Jake

Advanced Math Help!
suppose m(0) milligrams of a drug are put in the blood of an injection. The amount of drug t hours after the injection is given by m(t)=m(o)e^-kt, for t (=>) 0, where k is the rate constant, which is related to the half life. we also treat oral administration of drugs as an...April 17, 2012 by Rach

CALCULUS PLEASE HELP
suppose m(0) milligrams of a drug are put in the blood of an injection. The amount of drug t hours after the injection is given by m(t)=m(o)e^-kt, for t (=>) 0, where k is the rate constant, which is related to the half life. we also treat oral administration of drugs as an...April 17, 2012 by Rach

laww helppppppp
What is the cornerstone of the justice anti-drug model?pick one the increased use of military forces to seal the borders decreased reliance on rehabilitation programs for drug addicts the adoption of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes the legalization of drugsSeptember 10, 2009 by melissa

Math
A drug in the bloodstream has a concentration of c(x) =3t/t^2 + 1 Approximate the highest concentration of the drug reached in the bloodstream Determine how long it takes for the drug to drop below 0.2. Solve algaebraically November 28, 2015 by Rose

Math
A drug in the bloodstream has a concentration of c(x) =3t/t^2 + 1 Approximate the highest concentration of the drug reached in the bloodstream Determine how long it takes for the drug to drop below 0.2. Solve algaebraically November 29, 2015 by Rose

math
A drug in the bloodstream has a concentration of c(x) =3t/t^2 + 1 Approximate the highest concentration of the drug reached in the bloodstream Determine how long it takes for the drug to drop below 0.2. Solve algaebraicallyNovember 29, 2015 by Rose

Mathematics
A drug response curve describes the level of medication in the bloodstream after a drug is administered. A surge function S(t) = At^(p)e^(−kt) (where t > 0) is often used to model the response curve, reflecting an initial surge in the drug level and then a more ...January 17, 2016 by Samantha

biology
Characteristics that give birds the energy they need to fly long distances are a. strong breast muscles and wings. b. aerodynamic feathers and lightweight bones. c. divided ventricle and air sacs in lungs. d. endothermic metabolism and fused bones. C? November 15, 2010 by Lily

biology 2 ap
All living organisms share all of the following features in common except A. carry out metabolism B. transfer energy with ATP C. encode hereditary information in DNA D. are composed of one or more cells E. containing organellesMarch 28, 2012 by ariyonia

physics
Calculate the mass of H2O produced by metabolism of 2.6kg of fat, assuming the fat consists entirely of tristearin (C57H110O6), a typical animal fat, and assuming that during metabolism, tristearin reacts with O2 to form only CO2 and H2O.October 24, 2014 by Anonymous

Drug Bioavilability (Pharm.)
Assess with explanation the bioavailability by oral route of the following drugs with the specified properties. Also suggest ways to achieve the therapeutic concentration if the bioavailability is not favorable. (Note: change of route of administration should be considered as ...December 31, 2014 by plasma membrane

Biology
41. HIV has become one of the most feared diseases of the world community in the last few decades. Antiviral drugs have been developed that help treat the disease, although no cure has yet been found. Many pharmaceutical approaches are being investigated to battle the disease...February 23, 2010 by mysterychicken

Biology
41. HIV has become one of the most feared diseases of the world community in the last few decades. Antiviral drugs have been developed that help treat the disease, although no cure has yet been found. Many pharmaceutical approaches are being investigated to battle the disease...February 23, 2010 by mysterychicken

math
collected for use in the approval process required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some participants were given a placebo, an inert substance that looks like the drug; others were given the drug. The data are shown in the following table: No Help Help Drug 22 ...March 30, 2010 by Hannah

math
collected for use in the approval process required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some participants were given a placebo, an inert substance that looks like the drug; others were given the drug. The data are shown in the following table: No Help Help Drug 22 ...March 30, 2010 by Hannah

Health (Ms. Sue)
Compare the term drug with the term medicine. A: The term drug and the term medicine both describe types of drugs. However, these types of drugs are very different. For example, the term drug is any substance that causes a change in a person’s physical or psychological state...November 6, 2013 by Anonymous

math
suppose 250mg of a drug is injected into a persons bloodstream. as the drug is metabolized, the quantity diminishes at the continuous rate of 4% per hour. by what percent does the drug level decrease during any given hour? (find the effective hourly rate)July 28, 2011 by danielle

Biology
why do some cells burst when exposed to ouabain? (a drug that is used to treat heart failure and affects the Na+/K+ ATPase) June 26, 2008 by Jared

law
What is the cornerstone of the justice anti-drug model?pick one the increased use of military forces to seal the borders decreased reliance on rehabilitation programs for drug addicts the adoption of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes the legalization of drugs No one...September 10, 2009 by kelly

penn foster
1. A 30 kg dog is receiving fluids at a rate of 40 mL/hour. It needs a drug added to 500 mL of fluids so that it receives 2 mg/kg each hour. The drug has a strength of 2%. What volume of drug will you add? A.15ml B.37.5ml C.12.5ml D.3mlMay 25, 2016 by Shelby

geometry
In the tests of a new pharmaceutical product, data were collected for use in the approval process required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some participants were given a placebo, an inert substance that looks like the drug; others were given the drug. The data ...March 17, 2010 by dic

statistics
It is known that 10 % of a school's athlete population uses drugs. The Athletic Director gives a drug test which registers correctly as positive in 82 % of the cases where the drug is present and correctly as negative in 96 % of the cases where the drug is absent. One athlete...November 10, 2014 by Catherine

Math
In the tests of a new pharmaceutical product, data were collected for use in the approval process required by theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some participants were given a placebo, an inert substance that looks like the drug; others were given the drug. The data ...June 17, 2010 by Anonymous

biology/ science
At what stage will mitosis stop when the cells in the interphase are subjected to colchicine, a drug that interferes with the functioning of the spindle apparatus?February 27, 2010 by tracy

Health Help Me!!
1 The first step in getting help for drug abuse is A detoxication B withdrawal C joining a therapeutic community •• D recognizing the problem 2 The place were former drug abusers live together and learn to be drug-free is called A a detox center B a hospital C a ...January 10, 2016 by Bailey. A

polynomials & rational function
A drug is administered to a patient and the concentration of the drug in the bloodstream is monitored. At time t >= 0(in hours since giving the drug) the concentration is given by(in mg/L) c(t) = 5t / (t^2+1) Graph the function. From the graph, how do I find a)the highest ...February 2, 2007 by Jen

propability
Albino rats used to study the hormonal regulation of a metabolic pathway are injected with a drug that inhibits body synthesis of protein. Usually, 4 out of 20 rats die from the drug before the experiment is over. This time round, 10 animals are treated with the drug. What is ...August 12, 2016 by mesmmqq

Calculas
suppose m(0) milligrams of a drug are put in the blood of an injection. The amount of drug t hours after the injection is given by m(t)=m(o)e^-kt, for t (=>) 0, where k is the rate constant, which is related to the half life. we also treat oral administration of drugs as an...April 15, 2012 by Jake

CALCULUS PLEASE HELP!!
suppose m(0) milligrams of a drug are put in the blood of an injection. The amount of drug t hours after the injection is given by m(t)=m(o)e^-kt, for t (=>) 0, where k is the rate constant, which is related to the half life. we also treat oral administration of drugs as an...April 15, 2012 by Jake

econ 460
1. The demand for a new drug is given by P = 4 – 0.5Q. The marginal cost of manufacturing the drug is constant and equal to $1 per unit. (Prices and costs are in terms of dollars, and quantities are in millions). a. Illustrate on a diagram the following curves: demand, ...April 30, 2010 by Anonymous

criminal justice 240
CheckPoint: Drug Use and Delinquency Response Write a 200- to 350-word response answering the following questions according to the journal articles: o What are the main reasons of youth drug use? o How does drug use relate to delinquency? November 12, 2010 by Cristina

Math
A drugstore sells a drug costing $85 for $112 and drug costing $175 for $238. A, If the markup policy of the drugstore is assumed to be linear, write an equation that expresses retail price R in terms of cost C (wholesale price). B, what does a store pay (to the nearest dollar...January 29, 2011 by daylo3

Calculus
A patient is given a drug intravenously at a rate of 43.2 mg/hour. The drug enters a compartment volume or the volume of the part of the body of 35,000 ml. The rate at which the drug leaves the body (mg/hour) is proportional to the quantity present, with proportionality ...April 2, 2009 by James

Pre Calc!
A drug is eliminated from the body through urine. Suppose that for a dose of 10 milligrams, the amount A(t) remaining in the body t hours later is given by A(t)=10(0.8)^t and that in order for the drug to be effective, at least 2 milligrams must be in the body. (a) Determine ...September 14, 2010 by Hayli

Pre Calc!
A drug is eliminated from the body through urine. Suppose that for a dose of 10 milligrams, the amount A(t) remaining in the body t hours later is given by A(t)=10(0.8)^t and that in order for the drug to be effective, at least 2 milligrams must be in the body. (a) Determine ...September 14, 2010 by Hayli

economics
Assume the graph below represents the market demand for a patented prescription drug together with the firm-level marginal cost and average cost functions for producing the drug. Assume these cost curves do not reflect R&D costs of developing this drug, but only reflect ...November 7, 2010 by tweetie

economics
Assume the graph below represents the market demand for a patented prescription drug together with the firm-level marginal cost and average cost functions for producing the drug. Assume these cost curves do not reflect R&D costs of developing this drug, but only reflect ...November 7, 2010 by tweetie

Abnormal psychology
what are the tenets of pharmacology I found more then three "basic tenets of pharmacology" online: The dose should be no larger than that necessary for the desired effect The drug molecules must get so close to the cellular molecules that the function of the latter is altered ...December 16, 2006 by Carol

Math
A manufacturer of an anti-inflammatory drug claims that the drug will be effective for 6 hours. An independent testing service determined that the drug was effective for only 80% of the length of time claimed by the manufacturer. Find the length of time the drug will be ...May 27, 2012 by Elise

Finite Math
65, A drugstore sells a drug costing $85 for $112 and drug costing $175 for $238. A, If the markup policy of the drugstore is assumed to be linear, write an equation that expresses retail price R in terms of cost C (wholesale price). B, what does a store pay (to the nearest ...January 23, 2011 by daylo

city college
(Drug Benefits and Post Retirement Liabilities) Delphi Company reduced its other post retirement benefits by approx 500 million because of a change in the law. The federal government will not reimburse companies for prescription drug benefits that it provides to its employees ...May 9, 2011 by Anonymous

Statistics
Drug clinical trials are analyzed using hypothesis testing methods. As we’ve discussed, the null hypothesis in the effective stage of such trials is that the drug being tested is ineffective. The alternative, of course, is that the drug is effective. Explain why such tests ...March 6, 2016 by Sarah